France moved to within touching distance of the last 16 of the Women's World Cup, but only after a controversial victory over Norway in Nice
The host nation had led through Valerie Gauvin's 46th minute strike before French defender Wendie Renard inexplicably put through her own goal to gift Norway a route back into the contest.Follow @cnnsport But with Norway threatening to ruin the hosts' night, the game was turned on its head when Ingrid Engen was adjudged to have fouled Marion Torrent inside the penalty area.
The important thing now is we have six points in this group."'Super Falcons'Elsewhere, Asisat Oshoala inspired Nigeria to its first win at the tournament after it defeated South Korea 2-0 in Grenoble.The Super Falcons, beaten in its opening game by Norway, bounced back courtesy of an own-goal by Korea's Kim Do-yeun and Oshoala's fine second half strike.
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